No. 2 UCLA women’s golf shot 31 strokes over par to finish seventh at the Nanea Pac-12 Preview in Kohala, Hawaii. No. 15 Arizona State took first. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Mariel Galdiano placed second overall in the two-day tournament. Galdiano led the Bruins and finished 4-under 215.(Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
The defense keeps the team in games, but the offense has been what’s making them games in the first place. The No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo team is in the middle of its third straight title run, has won 54 straight matches and took down No. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior attacker Max Irving and the No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo team are 21-0 on the season after the victory against No. 2 Cal, but the game showed how the offense hasn’t been nearly as productive as it has in years past. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)
Down to 10 players, the Bruins are ready for the season to start. Freshman center Ike Anigbogu and senior guard Bryce Alford are out with injuries, and a couple walk-ons suffered sprained ankles, but at Tuesday’s practice coach Steve Alford said he was still excited to test out his new team in real game situations. Read more...
Photo: UCLA coaches and upperclassmen are exctied about the playmaking of guard Lonzo Ball. The freshman led Chino Hills High School to a state championship as a senior and will lead the offense for the Bruins. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin)
They’re couriers on the pitch, the pieces that connect the puzzle. They stretch the field, create opportunities and occasionally tally goals. Ultimately, midfielders play a critical role for UCLA women’s soccer. Read more...
Photo: Midfielder Anika Rodriguez is leading the team with eight assists and is third overall with 22 points. The redshirt freshman has started in all 16 games this season. ( Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
Freshman center Ike Anigbogu will be out four to six weeks with a slight meniscus tear in his right knee, coach Steve Alford announced at Tuesday’s practice Anigbogu, one of the three members of the Bruin’s fifth-ranked recruiting class with freshmen guard Lonzo Ball and forward TJ Leaf, suffered the injury last week in practice before undergoing surgery Tuesday afternoon. Read more...
Most Division I athletes around the country have been competing in their respective sports for years. On the UCLA women’s cross-country team, for example, every single competitor has had extensive track experience, and many have a comparable amount in cross-country. Read more...
Photo: Claire Markey had never competed in a cross-country race until lining up at the Griak Invitational this year. The freshman took second out of UCLA runners, milliseconds behind sophomore Julia Rizk. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Washington State women’s soccer hardly had time on the ball. UCLA had dominated possession throughout Sunday’s game and held the lead since the 18th minute. Still, the Cougars managed to stay in the game. Read more...
Photo: Senior Gabbi Miranda scored the game-winning goal for UCLA against Washington State. The Bruins avoided going to their fifth straight overtime game with the 2-1 win. (Diana Luna/Daily Bruin)
